996 Turbo disappointment after M3. Am I missing something?

[Eeyore9]

Like some others have said on here a good exhaust remap and geo set up can transform these cars to your driving style. At standard they're far quicker than an m3 both in acceleration,road holding and especially top speed!
I'm getting 480 bhp out of mine but car looks standard as I'm more a purist than modder.
I drive an Anderson 250 national superkart on track and have never driven such a lary ,mad, scary, mental, precise handling machine than that, these machines hold quite a few lap records on uk tracks so are a huge handful to get the best out of my first few races I was off track more than on it until I got used to HOW TO DRIVE IT;0/
Even now when I take my turbo out for a tootle around town I appreciate how advanced this car was when it was first made.
They are forgiving though and the psm tries to reign you in, also the four wheel drive adds to the driver aids, so for me it's all about how much you push past these aids to get your butt clinching thrills. Taming the beast when your taking the car beyond its driver aids is very rewarding, taking it beyond its capabilities is stupid, that's the difference between a good and bad driver
Iv had a rs6, m3, m5,supra turbo, Nissan gt nismo all seriously quick cars but my turbo is quicker and handles better than any of them! Can't see me selling it at the moment unless I scratch the itch for the new gt3 or the older awesome gt2 997

[Eeyore9]

Like some others have said on here a good exhaust remap and geo set up can transform these cars to your driving style. At standard they're far quicker than an m3 both in acceleration,road holding and especially top speed!
I'm getting 480 bhp out of mine but car looks standard as I'm more a purist than modder.
I drive an Anderson 250 national superkart on track and have never driven such a lary ,mad, scary, mental, precise handling machine than that, these machines hold quite a few lap records on uk tracks so are a huge handful to get the best out of my first few races I was off track more than on it until I got used to HOW TO DRIVE IT;0/
Even now when I take my turbo out for a tootle around town I appreciate how advanced this car was when it was first made.
They are forgiving though and the psm tries to reign you in, also the four wheel drive adds to the driver aids, so for me it's all about how much you push past these aids to get your butt clinching thrills. Taming the beast when your taking the car beyond its driver aids is very rewarding, taking it beyond its capabilities is stupid, that's the difference between a good and bad driver
Iv had a rs6, m3, m5,supra turbo, Nissan gt nismo all seriously quick cars but my turbo is quicker and handles better than any of them! Can't see me selling it at the moment unless I scratch the itch for the new gt3 or the older awesome gt2 997

[Onetrackmind]

OP here. Thought I'd report back with an update now that I've had the 996 Turbo for 15 months. I think it's fair to say that I'm getting along with the car much better. A couple of spirited drives and some time behind the wheel certainly helped reveal the true virtues of the car. I thought that high revving NA engines were what I preferred prior to the 996 turbo but the pace on boost is, as many have said, really addictive. I've come to realise how although it is 4WD the balance is towards the rear and you can feel the car underneath you and use the rear weight to your advantage through corners. The steering feel is undoubtedly better than I've known in any other car. The braking power is pretty good, although I'm told they do struggle eventually on track. I think one of the main attributes of the car that I've come to appreciate is how special it feels to drive. The low seating position and quirkiness of driving a 911 makes it feel an event to be in. I don't consider it a supercar as its a bit too measured for that but it does look rather exotic. The low and wide profile really does set it apart from 'normal' cars.

I'm still tempted by another M3 as my inner hooligan likes RWD, especially at low speeds. Can't help but feel that I would regret it though as the 996 feels so unique in comparison to a fast 3 Series. It also doesn't hurt that they're not depreciating. Currently saving to buy a house but once that is out of the way the plan is to either pick up a cheap E36 M3 or Integra R - if there are any cheap ones left. I really want to do more track days but the thought of stacking the 996 is off putting. Then again I occasionally flirt with the idea of an E92 M3 DCT or 997 PDK as I could drive it every day here in heavily trafficked Dubai.

[Bikeracer1098]

Onetrackmind said:

OP here. Thought I'd report back with an update now that I've had the 996 Turbo for 15 months. I think it's fair to say that I'm getting along with the car much better. A couple of spirited drives and some time behind the wheel certainly helped reveal the true virtues of the car. I thought that high revving NA engines were what I preferred prior to the 996 turbo but the pace on boost is, as many have said, really addictive. I've come to realise how although it is 4WD the balance is towards the rear and you can feel the car underneath you and use the rear weight to your advantage through corners. The steering feel is undoubtedly better than I've known in any other car. The braking power is pretty good, although I'm told they do struggle eventually on track. I think one of the main attributes of the car that I've come to appreciate is how special it feels to drive. The low seating position and quirkiness of driving a 911 makes it feel an event to be in. I don't consider it a supercar as its a bit too measured for that but it does look rather exotic. The low and wide profile really does set it apart from 'normal' cars.

I'm still tempted by another M3 as my inner hooligan likes RWD, especially at low speeds. Can't help but feel that I would regret it though as the 996 feels so unique in comparison to a fast 3 Series. It also doesn't hurt that they're not depreciating. Currently saving to buy a house but once that is out of the way the plan is to either pick up a cheap E36 M3 or Integra R - if there are any cheap ones left. I really want to do more track days but the thought of stacking the 996 is off putting. Then again I occasionally flirt with the idea of an E92 M3 DCT or 997 PDK as I could drive it every day here in heavily trafficked Dubai.

Im please your enjoying the 996 turbo.

Ive had an E46 M3 for the past 4 years and love the car, also have a 997.2 turbo PDK which is immemsely quick and capable but not as involving as the M3

However dont find cars as exciting as my superbikes